Overview
- Zwickau withdrew from its Heiterblick contract in October after failing to agree on delivery timing or an economically viable path forward.
- SVZ reissued a tender for six trams with an option for 12 more, specifying delivery by the end of 2028.
- Görlitz has not terminated its contract with the Leiwag consortium, yet it launched a precautionary EU participation competition to meet statutory timelines and delivery goals.
- The shift means Leipzig could become the only remaining partner in the original three-city order if Görlitz and Zwickau appoint a new supplier.
- Heiterblick remains in self-administered restructuring with staff on short-time work and says agreements to complete many existing orders are in place while some talks continue.